The harm caused by Trump’s protectionism will offset the benefits of his good policies.

Where are we in the so-called business cycle?

Trump repeatedly has demonstrated that he has no idea how trade works.

Trump has some bad policies that are offsetting his good tax reform.

There’s a lot Trump doesn’t understand about trade, but not everything he says is wrong.

History may be repeating itself.

Trump seems inspired by Herbert Hoover.

Bad policy begets bad policy.

Retaliation by our trading partners already is causing problems.

Mitchell tangles with Austan Goolsbee.